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Kenji
Little Tokyo Regional Forest (temporary mural) by KenjiLiu in Los Angeles
Little Tokyo Regional Forest (temporary mural)
In 2020 I was awarded a second Sustainable Little Tokyo “Windows of Little Tokyo” grant to create public window art about aspects of the neighborhood. I created a speculative map connecting Little Tokyo and neighboring areas through its historic trees. Since it was to be printed as a temporary vinyl window decal, I designed it in Photoshop and InDesign and submitted appropriately sized, rasterized image files. This mural was installed at the Los Angeles Food Policy Council on First Street (2020), and consisted of three contiguous opaque windows facing the street. Budget: $500
Meet the Artist
Meet the Artist
Los Angeles, United StatesI am a painter, muralist, educator, and graphic designer with over 25 years of experience. I have a wide variety of art interests, ranging from figurative portraiture to abstract, process-based paintings. My background in design and arts administration allows me to envision, plan, and complete projects in a timely and visually impactful way. In general I enjoy projects that, based on research, tell stories about a place or community through people, animals, and plants.
Recently I have focused on overlooked individuals and histories in portrait paintings that express stories through figure, clothing, textile patterns, environment, and cultural symbols. As an Asian American immigrant and artist of color, I am interested in reflecting the power and dignity of immigrant communities—very often not represented in public art.
More artwork by Kenji
"and was restrained of his liberty" Wong Kim Ark v. United States (1898)
Portrait Art
30in (W) X 40in (H)
